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Bas Tera Saath Ho Reinvents Desi Cinderfella

ARY’s new drama serial Bas Tera Saath Ho turns the damsel-in-distress trope on its head. Farhan Saeed plays Anas, an oppressed orphan who dutifully obeys his wealthy uncle and aunt, with only his ailing grandfather seemingly offering any real sympathy. In true Cinderfella fashion, Anas has been reduced to a

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Mere Humdum Mere Dost- Episode 16 Review
The more I see Haider Masood, the more I’m convinced that he’s distinctly similar to Christian Grey. Let’s put aside all the fantasies, and focus on his character: his personality, his control, his mannerisms, his unassuming charm, his urge to feed Aiman… Need I go on? The pace...
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Sarmad Sehbai on Mah-e-Meer
Sarmad Sehbai’s work as a poet, author, playwright and filmmaker highlights his innovative approach to art and culture. His vision is reflected in the diverse mediums and languages he works in, from  poems to PTV dramas (Naya Qanoon, Toba Tek Singh), theatre plays (‘The Dark Room’), a documentary (‘Mughals...
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Pyarey Afzal- Episode 35 Review
Pyarey Afzal happens to be one of those rare gems that forces me to stop doing whatever it is I may be tempted to do and give it my undivided attention. I may sound repetitive but the drama takes me to my happy place- it’s been 35 weeks since the drama began and though there were times when I ranted...
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Rung Hum Sitaray Review Episode 10-11
“You should be more understanding, iss tara marriages kaam nahi karti Sania” -Rabia.   Episode 10:   As Rabia hears Sania telling her that although Zafar is an “extremely handsome husband”, he’s“laidback, has no ambition”, Rabia says the above line...
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Marasim :episode 18 review
      This was another moving and well-made episode of a Drama that keeps up a standard of excellence sadly missing in so many productions these days .The director, Owais Khan, has managed to elicit one of Ahsan Khan’s most memorable performances after Dastaan and Pani Jaisa Pyaar.In...
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LAA: episode 8 review
        Somewhere deep beneath the layers of uninspired direction , lack of editing, bored actors and the monotonous sound of a man inexplicably singing “aaaaaaaaaa” every other scene there is an actual ,well thought out plot for Laa. What I don’t understand is why that wasn’t good...
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Mere Humdum Mere Dost- Episode 15 Review
Just as Rameen understands Aiman’s growing feelings for Haider, Sajid, Haider’s buddy tries to make him realize he should acknowledge his feelings- koi acha lagey toh maan lena chahiye ke woh acha hai. Haider cares for Aiman- but is his concern simply one that stems from hamdardi or is he...
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Pehchan Episode 15
Continuing from last week’s delicate questioning of female sexuality and ownership, this week sees all our protagonists examine honesty and the ties that bind them in matrimony. Laila ruffled feathers with her getaway and while she is aware of Saadi’s interest, she does everything to hold herself back....
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Pyarey Afzal- Episode 34 Review
From start to end, this episode was flawless. The dialogues, the execution, the sparing use of background music, the actors par excellence, could this possibly be the greatest drama bar none? We are nothing without our relationships and Pyarey Afzal has brought our attention back to the very foundation...
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Marasim :episode 17 review
    “Momina , mere sath Zindagi bhar guzarney ki kasme khaney wali larki aik hi raat mein ahsan Zindagi guzarney challee gaee”   This may well have been the best episode of Marasim yet and perhaps one of the best episodes of any drama I have watched this year. In this beautifully crafted...
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